Netanyahu Faces Criticism After Trump Halts Israeli Strikes on Beirut
Itamar Ben-Gvir said Netanyahu should reject U.S. pressure as Israel’s right wing criticized the halt to renewed strikes on Beirut.
- On Tuesday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ignore President Donald Trump's directive, stating, "This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump--'no'."
- President Trump pressured Netanyahu on Monday to halt plans for a major raid against Hezbollah in Beirut, claiming he asked the Prime Minister to stop and that Netanyahu complied with the request.
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of behaving as though Israel were a "protectorate state of the US," while former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett questioned whether the government had "lost control of Israeli sovereignty."
- The Israeli Prime Minister's Office later clarified that operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon will continue unabated, reserving the right to strike Beirut if attacks persist.
- Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of staff, condemned the coordination as "humiliating," arguing Israel faces pressure to seek American approval to defend citizens against Hezbollah, which has killed four civilians since March 2.
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Israeli officials slam Netanyahu for halting Lebanon strikes after Trump's intervention
Rest of World News: Israeli politicians criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for delaying strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon after President Trump's urging for restraint. The situation raises concerns over Israeli independence in military decisions amidst rising tensions.
Israeli security minister tells Netanyahu 'time to say no' to Trump on Lebanon
President Donald Trump’s heavy pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hasn’t gone over well in some sectors of Israeli society, with some Israeli officials starting to speak out against the president. After Trump got Netanyahu to call off renewed attacks against Beirut, the right wing of Netanyahu’s coalition voiced their collective outrage, accusing Trump of interfering in Israeli affairs. Israeli National Security Minister Itama…
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